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Major parties commit millions for heart health checks

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Both the federal government and Labor have committed to millions of dollars in funding for heart health checks.


From April the 1st, Australians at risk of heart disease can receive a Medicare-funded check-up.

Health experts estimate it could prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks, while saving thousands of lives.


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